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This season learn more about the place we call home. Although Milford Square may not be the most recognizable place in the Lehigh Valley, its quickly transforming from its roots as a milling center to a community hub lead by St. Luke’s and LifeQuest. In Pride of Place, we give thanks to another great business in operation for over 40 years as we celebrate the accomplishments of the late David Howell and his daughter who now runs the businesses at Northampton Jewelry and Northampton Coin Exchange. With Christmas around the corner, discover Crystal Spring Tree Farm. They’ve been selected to provide trees for some of the most prominent venues in the country including the state Capitol, Rockefeller Center, and The White House. In this issue, we talk with Bob Richter. In his new book, Vintage Living, he depicts how family treasures can enhance your dwelling and enrich your life. He advocates for finding such items at thrift shops, flea markets, antique malls, estate sales, and similar venues, where objects may resonate as fond reminders of a person, place, or time. Be sure to check out the sidebar Happy Holiday Hunting Grounds for gift giving. As we observe Veterans Day on November 11th an ever-diminishing number of U.S. service members being honored count among those forces that stormed five beachheads in northern France on D-Day. In this issue, we give thanks to our service men and women for our freedom. In this issue, we give specific thanks and celebrate Chester Westgate and The Greatest Generation. If you can’t find time with friends or relatives for a night out, cook in. When you do, try exploring saffron. If you don’t know much about this spice, we provide insight and a great pumpkin recipe in Good Taste.
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10 PRIDE OF PLACE Northampton Jewelry & Northampton Coin Exchange
24 A Veteran of War and Peace: Chester Westgate
16 BECAUSE YOU LIVE HERE Milford Square 20 H OT TICKET Susan Bella Jewelry 44 H OT TICKET Zionsville Antique Mall
30 C rystal Spring Tree Farm 34 The Timeless Allure of Saffron 40 I nvest in Your Smile: Insights into Cosmetic Dentistry 49 Have A Very Vintage Christmas
54 M AKING A DIFFERENCE Meals on Wheels 60 CALENDAR 66 SNAPSHOT
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Northampton Jewelry AND NORTHAMPTON COIN EXCHANGE BY BRYAN HAY
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or 40 years, it’s been more than precious metals and stones at Northampton Jewelry and Northampton Coin Exchange. “We get to be part of super personal moments,” says owner Sarah Schaffer. “We get to be part of someone’s life.” As always, it all started with an interesting personal story, passion, and drive. Schaffer’s dad, Dave Howell, was working as a biology teacher at Northampton Area High School during the gold and silver boom of the late 1970s. A longtime coin collector, he developed a network of friends who attended coin shows together. As his love for the industry grew, he decided to start a business to sell and trade coins.
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“It’s amazing when I think back. My mom was pregnant with me at the time. Born in July 1979, I was just a baby when my mom gave him the green light to leave his teaching career and start his own business,” Schaffer says. “That was a pretty bold move.” In the long run, it paid off. Howell opened Northampton Coin Exchange in September 1980 in a small storefront on Main Street. He outgrew the space in just five years.
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When the precious metals boom started to last longer than anyone anticipated, he started to dabble in basic jewelry. Back in the early to mid-1980s, home jewelry parties with chains, charms, and charm bracelets became popular. “My dad had a strong network of teacher friends, and many asked him to help,” Schaffer says. “He approached my grandfather, my mom’s dad, to host gold parties, and they did well. He ended up buying a plot of land on what is now Center Street. It was the first retail business back there.” In September 1985, Howell built the structure that today houses Northampton Jewelry and Northampton Coin Exchange with just 2 cases of jewelry and 2 cases of coins when his daughter was in first grade. “I remember going to the ribbon-cutting ceremony when I was 6,” Sarah says.
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Also sharing the location was a state store and a boutique. When the boutique closed after a few years, Howell decided to expand instead of seeking another business tenant. “What started showcasing 4 total cases of merchandise is now 21—14 jewelry cases and 7 coin cases,” Schaffer says, pride filling her voice. “We have coins and sterling silver jewelry in the back room, and new jewelry, gold estate jewelry, and bridal jewelry in the front room.”
The store also offers an array of services such as jewelry cleaning, inspection, repairs, and remounting, watch battery/band replacement and adjustment, and estate appraisals by appointment. Although Schaffer can’t think of anything more satisfying than running the successful family business, entry into it wasn’t part of her original career path. “My mom and I would hang out there. Although I worked at the store from age 14, I had no interest in it,” she recalls. Her older brother, a forester by trade, also had no interest in being indoors managing a retail operation. After Dickinson College, where Schaffer received degrees in political science and Latin American studies, she worked in Washington, D.C. for a period. She eventually moved back home and worked in marketing. A job in a sales burned her out, and while considering another job that would have taken her back to Washington, she started working for her dad part time in November 2003. “And I never left,” Schaffer says. “I just really enjoyed it. The decision probably shocked me more than anyone.”
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pride of place Her move into her dad’s business put a smile on his face, she recalls. “It was a blessing in disguise because he died from cancer in 2011. I had 8 years of working with him and my grandfather. How great is that? You can’t pay for an experience like that.” Schaffer has embraced and sustained her dad’s legacy of providing personal customer service, nurturing lasting relationships, and creating an unpretentious store environment. Although using media has helped to attract new customers far beyond Northampton County, the store still maintains a very loyal, local customer base that has been coming since the business first opened.
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With the closing of many local independent jewelry stores over the past 10 years, Northampton Jewelry and Northampton Coin Exchange are well positioned to help Lehigh Valley consumers buy and sell coins and jewelry. With a friendly staff, the stores also actively buy scrap gold, silver, and platinum as well. “We’re one of the only coin shops left in the Lehigh Valley where collectors can come in and peruse stock,” she says. “We have a very large inventory to browse and that’s not seen very often anymore. My dad would be proud of that. That was his baby, his passion.” Schaffer credits her store manager, Matthew Davenport, as the backbone of the jewelry business. “He’s been with us for almost 10 years,” she says. “He’s been a major part of our success.” A graduate of Philadelphia University with a degree in fashion merchandising, Davenport has developed a strong following for his jewelry designs. When a customer has a concept in mind, he’ll sketch out a design. Either their goldsmith, who has won Reader’s Choice recognition for the past consecutive 5 years, or a custom designer in Manhattan usually creates it. “He’s a genius and has such a good eye,” Schaffer says. “Matt gets invited to client
weddings and special events because of how personally involved he gets with customers. That really says something.” Plans for the future include expanding their estate jewelry selection and Davenport’s custom designs. “People travel from all over to see our estate jewelry which can be antique or just a piece that’s a couple years old (from someone who decided to trade it for something else),” she says. “We have outstanding estate jewelry. Pieces are unique—99 percent of which I’ve only seen once.
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Every November, the store holds an estate jewelry event that brings out buyers in droves. Consumers wait for 45 minutes before the store opens and line up on the sidewalk, trying to peek inside the covered windows for a preview. This year’s event is 6–9 p.m. on Nov. 15th. “In 3 hours, we’ll get more than 100 people in store,” Schaffer says. “We put out between 400 and 600 pieces that no one has seen before. It’s nuts. It’s a great event. Estate jewelry is a fun part of the business, and I expect us to continue setting the bar higher in the Lehigh Valley.” The constant flow of merchandise, customer stories, and the creative process (of turning a concept into an heirloom)—it all adds up to why Schaffer loves what she does. “Every day is different, and I absolutely love it,” she says. “You have no idea who’s going to walk in or what they’ll have for you. We do so many interesting projects for people. Jewelry is super personal. You get to be part of that. I find it to be so much fun and really, really rewarding.”
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or years, Milford Square has always been a quiet, rural community between Quakertown and Pennsburg. But now, with Route 663 and a popular entrance to the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Northeast Extension, major changes have begun.
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One of seven historic villages in Milford Township, located in far northwestern Bucks County, Milford Square is situated in the middle of the township. It took its name from the multiple mills that stood on the banks of Licking Creek, a branch of the Unami Creek. The 3.5-story Achey’s Mill, built of fieldstone in 1786 on the Unami Creek, still stands at Hillcrest Road and Milford Square Pike. “If you stand back from a tax parcel map, you can see a now-fragmented, big rectangle of the Growden tract that was granted by William Penn in the ‘Great Swamp’ to settle a land dispute.” says Jeffrey Vey, Milford Township’s manager. “A 1725 deed selling a portion of the Growden tract references the mill.” Mennonites fleeing violence in the Palatinate region of southwestern Germany first settled the area in the early 18th century, according to “Wandering Through Milford Township: A Glimpse at its Past and Present” by the late Dr. Roger Baldwin, a professor of sociology and anthropology at Muhlenberg College who wrote the book in celebration of Milford Township’s 250th anniversary in 1984. Some of the first families, including the Schelles and Clymers, built blockhouses from the square to the Milford Township village of Steinsburg
at Allentown and Steinsburg Roads to protect themselves against Indian attacks. Up until the mid-19th century, Milford Square had been known as Heistville. In addition to its mills, Milford Square gained a reputation for coach manufacturing, the publishing of one of the area’s first newspapers, and even the production of handmade cigars. Baldwin’s book cites a 1969 series on the history of Milford Township published in the Quakertown Free Press that included memoirs of longtime Milford Square resident Thomas Boyer. Ninety at the time, he recalled making 500 cigars a day at the Theobold and Oppenheimer cigar factory and earning $15$16 a week. The factory produced cigars from 1900 to the 1920s. At the end of the 18th century, Milford was the center of the Fries Rebellion. Most commonly considered to be a revolt against property taxes levied by John Adams in anticipation of war with France, the rebellion was fueled by underlying tensions between the English speaking government and German speaking residents. Adams pardoned those sentenced to be “hung by the neck until dead”
SIGNS OF A GROWING ECONOMY Thanks to many years of planning, leadership, and investment from LifeQuest and St. Luke’s, Milford Square is undergoing meaningful changes from humble beginnings as a milling center into a prosperous community hub. Economics for development are centered around growing needs for senior living and health care. Over a decade in the works, The Village at LifeQuest, a modern concept for today’s assisted living community, celebrated its ribbon cutting in August showcasing the expansion of its existing campus to include 123 new units. Aside from a long list of unique amenities, development included 18 companion suites, 49 one-bedroom units, and 56 studio units. St. Luke’s Upper Bucks will boast medical, surgical, diagnostic, critical care, emergency room and surgical services. The new hospital will have the region’s only fully accredited Level 4 Trauma Center and designated Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery. Upon its opening, no emergency services will be available at St. Luke’s Quakertown campus. Stay tuned for exact dates. From a planning perspective, the 200 acres of new development on Route 663 were made possible by an arterial mixed-use overlay zoning district. And, rather than playing catch up, 663 is being widened in phases as development progresses based on a 5-lane template (two lanes in each direction with turning lanes at intersections).
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A traffic signal is being installed at the hospital’s planned entrance, as well as left- and right-turning lanes into the property from both directions of Route 663 (John Fries Hwy). “We are trying to stay a step ahead, rather than playing catch up later by widening Route 663 and coordinating traffic signals.” Vey says. “Portzer Road and Route 663 are getting widened in phases as development progresses based on a 5 lane template (two lanes in each direction with turning lanes at intersections). “The traffic signal at Portzer Road is being connected via fiber optic cable with the signal at St. Luke’s and that signal is being connected to Commerce Drive via radio in the interim. A modem drop connects these signals to the Traffic Management Center at PennDOT District 6-0.” said Vey. “In the next phase our intention is to have fiber connect to Commerce Drive with radio communication to the Route 309 closed loop system now being installed. Traffic Adaptive signal controls will sense vehicles and move them more efficiently. In addition, a roundabout is going in at Old Bethlehem Pike and Portzer Road.” St. Luke’s was drawn to Milford Square because of its strong roadway connections to Routes 663 and 309 and the turnpike, says St. Luke’s Quakertown
T H E S H O P S AT President Dennis Pfleiger. “It provides a great location for a hospital, easy access, and great visibility,� he says. “It definitely made it a great spot for us to look at.� While many of the features of the 80-bed St. Luke’s Upper Bucks Campus share the designs and features of other St. Luke’s facilities, including the brick and stonework exteriors, the new community hospital will offer amenities and services to provide easy access for patients, families, and visitors. “Off the main lobby, for example, is everything you need as a patient or family member when you come in,� Pfleiger says. “When you walk in the main lobby, you’re greeted, and registration is right there. Outpatient diagnostic services are at the entrance as well. The cafeteria was brought up to the front, and the waiting room is right in the main lobby.� When you’re waiting for a loved one in surgery, you don’t have to wander around wondering where to get a cup of coffee and sit and relax, he says. “Inside the main entrance is a fireplace with a stone wall—reminiscent of the farmhouse feel of the community here in Milford Square and Upper Bucks,� Pfleiger says. Private rooms, a first in the Upper Bucks region, include a section for families to be part of their loved one’s care and a pullout sofa if an overnight stay is desired. Beds are by a window, and there’s a separate space for privacy for exams and bedside procedures; bathrooms are located at the head of each bed to encourage patients to get up, with minimal steps to reduce the risk of falls, Pfleiger notes. “Those types of touches set this design apart and make it a true part of this community,� he says. The public can tour St. Luke’s Upper Bucks Campus during a Community Day planned for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 16. The hospital will officially open in December. “We’re excited to get the facility open and start serving our community,� Pfleiger says.
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A VETERAN OF WAR AND PEACE: CHESTER WESTGATE BY LENORA DANNELKE s Americans observe Veterans Day on November 11—a national holiday since 1938—an ever diminishing number of U.S. service members being honored count among those forces that stormed five beachheads in northern France on D-Day. More than 150,000 Allied troops participated in the largest air, sea, and land invasion in history, helping to turn the tide against the Axis powers on June 6, 1944.
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Chester Westgate, who took part in the epic battle, recalls being “a scared kid” as his heavy artillery unit discharged soldiers into the churning waters along the Normandy coastline. Their destination was code named Omaha Beach. Due to high bluffs that were unexpectedly well defended by the Germans, it proved to be D-Day’s deadliest incursion.
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Some 2,400 Americans were killed, wounded, or reported missing at this locale alone—and the assault to liberate Nazi-occupied France and other Western European countries would continue for weeks. Westgate survived, and his actions during that fateful first day of the Normandy Invasion earned him a French Jubilee of Liberty Medal—just one of multiple honors, including 6 battle stars, received during his lifetime—presented at a ceremony in Philadephia in 2008. Fourteen members of his family were present. Now 99 years of age, this WWII veteran and his 100-year-old wife Mildred reside at Phoebe Richland’s Meadow Glen, an assisted living community. When discussing wartime experiences, he focuses more on human interactions than combat. “I felt pride doing something for the good of the country,” Westgate says. Being stationed in heavily bombed southern England enabled him to see “what those people were going through. It was really terrible.” He reflects that most Americans back home didn’t grasp how dire and dangerous life was for England’s civilian population. During his 3 years in the U.S. Army, 2 of which were spent overseas, Westgate fought in the Battle of the Bulge and traveled widely from Yugoslavia and Casablanca to Brazil—where he had one of several non-combat near-death experiences during a nighttime flight. The plane hit a storm cloud and dropped 500 feet, tearing the wingtips. Fortunately, all those aboard survived. When Westgate was discharged from the military, he weighed only 104 pounds. “I was in bad shape and needed a lot of different things,” he says. Throughout his life he’s undergone 18 operations, suffered a stroke and 2 heart attacks, and had steel rods placed in his back. Yet he remains upbeat and grateful for help received. And he has always found ways to pay it forward, from being a friend and neighbor ready to lend a hand to serving the community.
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CAPPING A LIFETIME OF SERVICE Being fully acquainted with Chester's penchant for helping others, his daughter proposed an offbeat new project to him several years ago. He quickly acquired skills that enable him to handcraft yarn caps donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where the pom-pom topped hats, swirled with vibrant
family of 3 children with Mildred (the couple now boasts 8 grandchildren— including Meris, Inc.’s creative director Scott Westgate—and 11 greatgrandchildren), Westgate was not content to sit back and rest in retirement. For the last 15 years Westgate has been volunteering at American Red Cross Blood Drives. Several times a month he still rides with his children to various blood donor locations to greet and help register donors, then offer them cookies and juice—and conversation—while they rest after the procedure. “I get to meet a lot of people,” says Westgate, whose dedication was recognized earlier this year with regional and national American Red Cross awards, including the Presidential Award of Excellence. He even attended the organization’s annual dinner in 28
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colors, warm the heads of young cancer patients. Some of the 150 caps he’s created so far have also been contributed to the Wilkes-Barre VFW. With typical modesty about his efforts to assist others, Westgate comments, “It gives me something to do. And it keeps me out of trouble!”
Washington, D.C. which honored 26 outstanding volunteers. Attending a Tour of Honor for WWII, Korean, and Vietnam war veterans in Washington, D.C., is another cherished memory. The daylong bus excursion, starting at 4 a.m., included a military procession and changing of the guards, and visits to several military memorial sites. Approaching home, they were escorted by police cars and a helicopter overhead, plus fire trucks gave a ladderarch salute. A festive dinner that followed featured 4 bands—including Mummers—an Andrews Sisters-style vocal group, and an appearance by Rosie the Riveter. “I couldn’t believe all the things they did for us,” Westgate says. “It was fabulous.” And the honors were well deserved.
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Since 1966, the process used to select the White House Christmas tree involves first competing and winning at the state level. For consideration, champion tree growers must then go on to compete and win nationally. Crystal Spring won their first national title in 2006 in Portland, Oregon and then again in 2010 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina—each time at the National Christmas Tree Growers Association annual meeting. Although it's tough enough to win Pennsylvania (at the Farm Show in January), we’re committed to growing quality trees and the winning tradition, Chris says.
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Growers compete with a 6- to 8-foot tree, but the one subsequently chosen for the White House must measure exactly 18 feet, 6 inches because a chandelier in the Blue Room lights the tree from the top down. A White House delegation arrives in early October to make the selection, and it typically includes a groundskeeper, the head of the White House’s decorating committee, and the chief usher—the individual who handles the president’s day-today, minute-to-minute schedule. When your tree is selected, it essentially becomes a donation in exchange for publicity: Chris reaped the benefits of a 2006 appearance on The Martha Stewart Show, and in 2009 the movie “Branches” was filmed at Crystal Spring. From Washington, D.C. to Connecticut, Crystal Spring sells about 15,000 trees. Chris works with a tree broker and high-quality garden centers. He also grows and sells evergreens for the landscape industry. With wholesale, retail, and ‘choose-and-cut services’, our regular customers are very important. “All those trees in all those homes Christmas morning are the epicenter of our business,” he says. Chris’ parents, Margaret and Francis Botek, who had a family meat market and grocery store in Lansford since the late 1930s, started the tree farm in 1964. His grandfather, Stephen Botek, first dabbled
with trees, selling them outside the storefront, then eventually buying two acres on Route 443 to plant Scotch Pine. Later came several expansions. The first on 25 acres of the existing home farm that recently added pumpkin production and a pick-yourown patch. Francis planted Douglas Fir and more Scotch Pine, though keeping the grocery store as well until 1984.
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Chris first showed interest in tree growing as a youngster. In 1995, he returned from Penn State with a bachelor’s degree in plant science and the family began leasing more land for woodlots. Today the operation is pushing 250 acres of production. “Aside from being a National Champion Grower, we have the largest selection of trees in Eastern PA”, Chris proudly states. “Although we put very long hours in to grow exceptional trees and make customers happy, the work is very rewarding”, he ends. Consumers ‘in the know’ go to Crystal Spring to celebrate the season and pick a great tree for their homes. Beyond the White House, customers often have a hard time choosing amid the substantial selection. Ultimately, everyone leaves with one and returns year after year to continue the tradition.
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The Timele s s A llure of S aff ron BY LENORA DANNELKE
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A treasured substance once favored by cleopatra and ancient egyptian pharaohs remains a precious commodity today.
Over thousands of years of cultivation, the harvesting of saffron has changed remarkably little: Three delicate red threads—the stigma of the crocus sativus— must be removed manually from each handpicked crocus bloom. And it takes about 77,000 of these small purple flowers to yield a pound of saffron. Technology has yet to devise an automated replacement for this time-consuming task, so saffron continues to reign as the world’s most expensive spice. Of course, when compared with other luxuries, this ancient product boasts a relatively modest price tag and eminent attainability. And considering the fact that saffron is consumed only a few threads at a time, from flavoring a pan of paella to giving a golden glow to a bundt cake, a little goes a long way. Its subtle-yet-distinctive earthy taste is suitable to a full savory-to-sweet spectrum of preparations, including risotto, bouillabaisse, curries, soups, puddings, and baked goods, along with tea and warm milk to help induce a soothing night’s sleep.
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NUTS ABOUT SAFFRON Bharatkumar Joshi recalls Ali Almasi walking into Nuts About Ice Cream, the Bethlehem shop he operates with wife Rohini, and asking if they could make a batch of their signature exotic saffron-pistachio flavor—using Zaffrus saffron—to hand out as samples at a trade show he planned to attend. Joshi agreed. The couple noticed a difference in taste right away. “It was a superior product,” Joshi says. Although they had been using a reputable brand of Spanish saffron for 30 years, the decision to change spice providers was easy. “Zaffrus is more fragrant and has a deeper color, and it’s all natural, not adulterated.” But for these passionate veteran ice cream makers, great taste sealed the deal.
Historically, Iran has long been the primary producer of saffron and still contributes 90-plus percent to world market share. A high elevation in the northern plateau has proven ideal for growing this native plant, and skilled farmers have specialized in the crop for generations. Fortunately, the Lehigh Valley now enjoys a connection with this culinary delicacy. Ali Almasi, a native of Tabriz, Iran, formed the South Bethlehem-based company Almas Foods International after moving here and earning a master’s degree through Lehigh University’s Technical Entrepreneurship program. His flagship brand, Zaffrus (zaffrus.com), launched in 2017 and a line-up of saffron and saffron-infused products continues to evolve and expand. “I saw saffron as a cultural breach”—consumed far less often here than in his native country— “there was an opportunity in the market,” Almasi says. “And it fits in the category of
healthy eating. You see a lot of healthconscious people who use saffron.” High in antioxidants, compounds in saffron are considered to be natural mood elevators and appetite suppressants. Science is studying its effect in improvement of memory, age-related macular degeneration, and a host of other health issues.
of saffron threads: Standard, premium, super-premium, and organic. In fact, “Zaffrus Certified Organic Super-Premium All Red Saffron Threads” quickly acquired an enviable “Amazon’s Choice” designation, plus saffron geeks will be impressed to learn that each variety measures up to Category I-ISO 3632-1 standards. Beautiful packaging designed by Almasi also makes a cork-topped apothecary jar of Zaffrus saffron arriving in a handsome box ideal for gift-giving. Additional Zaffrus products include Premium Saffron Powder in small “minion” containers that provide ready-to-use convenience. (Saffron threads should be briefly steeped in warm water to release the color and aroma before adding to a dish.) Saffron Infused Vinegar is another time-saver ready to splash into salads and dressings. Saffron honey, made with star thistle honey from northern Michigan,
Of course, some local audiences required an introduction to this exotic seasoning. “We did a survey and a lot of people around here, especially younger people, didn’t know anything about saffron,” he says. “But if I asked, ‘Have you ever heard of saffron rice?’ they’d answer, ‘Yes!’” So that was a starting point for building familiarity—and a following. To fit a consumer’s preference for color and flavor, Zaffrus distinguishes itself in the market by offering four grades
has become a top-selling item. Recently introduced Saffron Lemonade with Raw Honey & Basil Seeds can be found at Green Earth Natural Foods in Emmaus and Goosey Gander Deli in Bethlehem, with additional distribution points coming soon. One non-edible item, Saffron Face Cream, reflects back to ancient times when saffron was added to the bathwaters of the rich and powerful. For centuries saffron has been used to brighten skin tones and reduce wrinkles. Saffron soap is currently in development as well. “We’re not a cosmetics company, but these are traditional uses of saffron,” Almasi notes. If you’ve never experienced saffron, try it this holiday season. This special occasion spice will elevate the taste and appeal of countless dishes while delivering a delicious dose of healthful benefits.
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Invest in your smile Insights into Cosmetic Dentistry—looking great and feeling confident for the holidays and beyond BY SARAH FULTON
our smile is your calling card. It’s the first thing people notice. Having a smile that you’re not so proud of can make you feel bad about yourself, impact your relationships, and your career, says Dr. Fayez Baki of Keystone Dentistry. Baki is seeing more and more patients who want to update their smile and put their best self forward. He’s been in private practice since 2002 and operates locations in both Bethlehem and Nazareth. “People today are much more aesthetically conscious than ever before; everybody wants a nice bright smile,” Baki says. “Smiles convey a lot of emotion.” 40
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Baki attended New York University College of Dentistry and holds certifications in implant dentistry and Invisalign. To date, he has placed over 10,000 units of porcelain in patients’ mouths, has over 1,000 hours of continuing education, and has been voted one of America’s top dentists by his peers. His services include porcelain veneers, whitening restoration with white fillings, and laser recontouring to enhance the gumline to give teeth a fuller appearance. With the latter, teeth fit better in the mouth and within aesthetic proportions.
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“Unique to the Lehigh Valley, our practice, our services, and our expectations compare more closely to standards seen in larger markets like New York and Philadelphia,” Baki says. “True cosmetic dentistry is an art. It involves a lot of training, an eye for detail, understanding symmetry and facial aesthetics,” Baki continues. To build a balanced smile design, it’s important to visualize and analyze aesthetics before beginning—facial features, skin tone, eye color, spacing, and face length are all taken into account. Patients can try on temporary teeth or adjust the shape of the Digital Smile Design to see how they look before actual reshaping begins. “The goal is to get people to take care of themselves and invest in keeping their teeth in tip-top shape,” Baki says. “It’s important to maintain overall health beginning with the mouth. It’s also important to feel great about yourself,” he continues. For long term dental health, avoid sodas and juices (which cause erosion) and nail biting. Aggressive brushing damages teeth and patients should use the softest brush possible, preferably an electric toothbrush which controls pressure and eliminates operator error. Potential patients can call to set up a consultation where they can share their needs and goals with Dr. Baki. There is transparency throughout the process, so patients feel comfortable each step of the way. Keystone Dentistry is a five-star rated service and facility. Offices are located on Nazareth Pike in Bethlehem and Main Street in Nazareth. Anyone can call 610-849-2777 for a consultation.
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emotional value of objects that makes a house a home. I always say if you want to know people, ask them about their stuff. All sentimentally valuable items bring comfort, connection, and continuity to our homes and our daily lives. When we share them with friends and loved ones, we share part of ourselves,” Richter explains. Richter also advocates for finding treasures at thrift shops, flea markets, yard sales, auctions, estate sales and similar venues, where objects may resonate as fond reminders of a person, place, or time. “Buy what you like,” he says, “and don’t be afraid to mix periods.” And while online purchasing can be a time-saving way to plug a hole in a collection, Richter recommends firstperson searches since “you can’t replace the experience of things that find you.” Also keep in mind that items may be repurposed: For example, to blend with his living room décor, Richter had a 1950 RCA Victor TV reconditioned to be cable-ready and play DVDs. “It’s a beautiful object,” he says. “Now it’s relevant again.”
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Though Boomers sometimes complain that Millennial Minimalists lack interest in heirloom items, Richter disagrees. “I think Millennials get a bad rap,” he says. “They have a different set of things they enjoy collecting. For them it’s often vintage technology—old radios, phonographs, typewriters, kitchen items, things that move, things that plug in.” Vintage vinyl is another hot commodity, even among high schoolers. Clearly, we can each find an appealing path that connects with the past.
HAPPY HOLIDAY HUNTING GROUNDS With funky finds, distinctive gifts, and retro decorations, antique malls offer nostalgic retail therapy. Multi-vendor operations listed here offer convenient hours, and because—unlike flea markets— individual merchants are not on site, price-as-marked goods provide a haggle-free shopping environment. THE SLATINGTON MARKETPLACE This expansive Marketplace morphed from a flea market into a comfortable indoor destination with 130-plus vendors showcasing wares in more than 200 spaces. A broad spectrum of vintage goods encompasses fine and primitive furniture (19th century and older, from chests to grain bins), glass and dishware, pre-1960s collectibles, and most everything in between. General Manager Janice Ortiz notes that browsing online can’t compare with first-person interaction. “People consider ‘antiquing’ a day out,” she says. “They’ll go to 3 or 4 places in a day.” Knowledgeable employees include several licensed appraisers. By mid-November, an event space that hosts themed collector shows will brim with Christmas giftware, crafts, and décor items. In spring, a major expansion brings 8 retail stores, a farmers market with fresh and prepared foods, and an indooroutdoor beer garden to the ever-evolving Marketplace. 8281 Route 873, Slatington, 610.766.7495 theslatingtonmarketplace.com ZIONSVILLE ANTIQUE MALL With 168 vendors constantly stocking and refreshing period inventory in more than 200 spaces, there’s always something “new” to quicken a collector’s pulse. “It’s treasure hunting,” says Melissa Weigner, daughter of owners Rudy and Maritza Lopez, who founded the business in 1995. “People come in with something in mind, and leave with something entirely different.” However, staff members with varied areas of expertise, such as vintage clothing and jewelry or country primitives, are available to assist or keep an eye out for requests. Displays range from “vignette style” to “rummage style,” ideal for those who like to “dig in”—especially in a clean, climate-controlled environment. Good quality furniture—rustic farmhouse to mid-century modern—kitchenwares, toys, old-timey signage and more await discovery. During a 3-day Black Friday Weekend Sale, frequent gift certificate raffles will include a $500-value grand prize. 7567 Chestnut St., Zionsville, 610.965.3292 zionsvilleantiques.com
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making a difference Whether through age, infirmity, or economic situations, purchasing and cooking food for many presents challenges. Twelve hundred meals a day, 5 days a week along 84 delivery routes, Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley (MWGLV) fulfills its mission. Until recently, our community was served by two separate groups –Meals on Wheels in Lehigh County and Meals on Wheels in Northampton County. Following the retirements of Lehigh’s executive director Pam Bechtel in 2017, and Northampton’s JoAnn Nenow in 2018, the organizations merged. Both groups used the same business model and delivery structure. “Both boards recognized that a single organization could serve the Lehigh Valley with greater efficiency,” says Victoria Coyle, MWGLV’s chief executive officer. “I originally replaced JoAnn in Northampton. Over time, the boards collaborated and asked me to oversee the newly merged operation.”
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Contrary to popular belief, Meals on Wheels is not a “program of last resort”. The majority of clients are in a low-income bracket and use the service for extended periods, but others are served for a short time. “On one hand, we may have someone who’s at home convalescing from surgery. On the other, an individual may need nutritional support longer term due to limited mobility or other factors,” Coyle explains. Signing up for in-home meal delivery is a simple, straightforward process. Generally speaking, a concerned family member proactively contacts our office or clients call in themselves and self-refer. In either case, Meals on Wheels’ intake staff collects basic information over the phone. An in-home evaluation determines the level of need and other qualifying factors (physical condition, ability to manage daily tasks, and so on). Overall, Meals on Wheels emphasizes healthful eating, and meals are designed by a licensed nutritionist. “Meals are customized to fit each individual’s particular needs. Clients with kidney disease need certain considerations, as
do people with swallowing, or dentition issues,” Coyle says. “We can provide over 50 different accommodations in our basic meals.”
Although many other Meals on Wheels operations rely on vendors to supply pre-made frozen meals, MWGLV’s food is made fresh every day at its Bethlehem headquarters, which features complete kitchen facilities. Kitchen staff arrives daily at 3:00 a.m. to begin preparation and cooking. Drivers get their orders and begin deliveries around 10 a.m. All of the side dishes are made in-house. If a vendor supplies meatloaf, for example, it’s delivered uncooked, portioned, and made to order the same day. “We use as much locally sourced food as possible and are also a member of Buy Fresh Buy Local of the Greater Lehigh Valley,” Coyle says. Meals are assembled, packed in trays, sealed, labeled, and transferred to insulated bags that maintain a 140° temperature.
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Meal delivery also provides a bit of personal interaction for clients, helping to offset the effects of social isolation. “Medically, being alone can affect your health the way smoking 15 cigarettes a day could,” Coyle says. Drivers generally have the same routes each day and are alert to changes in a client’s condition or behavior. Their feedback to the MWGLV office often results in a follow-up call to a family member. Speaking of “family members,” Meals on Wheels looks after companion animals as well. “Our ‘Ani-meals’ program provides pet food or cat litter to about 25 low-income clients each month. Having a pet can help you live longer, and we want to be sure our clients eat their full meals and not share them with a pet; that’s not good for either of them,” she says. The organization offers a grocery shopping program where clients provide a detailed list that’s filled at a participating supermarket. Volunteers then pick up and deliver orders. The group also promotes completing 2020 census forms. “Many clients feel vulnerable, and may feel the form is a scam, or is asking
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CHRISTMAS CITY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 4:30PM PAYROW PLAZA, BETHLEHEM Join Mayor Bob Donchez at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall. Enjoy free cookies, hot chocolate, and a visit with Santa. Live performances including Freedom High School Band and Orchestra, Cunningham & Associates, Sea Rae, Tolu Adebayo, The SwingTime Dolls, The Holmes Family, and Orbital Drums. Please bring a new or gently used book to be donated to Cops 'n' Kids Lehigh Valley.
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calendar THE MORNING CALL CAREER FAIR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 | 8:30AM–2:30PM PPL CENTER | 701 HAMILTON ST | ALLENTOWN Bring your personal brand to life at The Morning Call Career Fair and land a job fast and easy! Connect face to face with top companies hiring now. Look for the full list of participating employers in The Morning Call on Sunday, November 10.
LOCAL MORAVIAN HISTORY AND TRADITIONS LECTURE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 | 7PM–8:30PM SOUTHERN LEHIGH PUBLIC LIBRARY 3200 PRESTON LN | CENTER VALLEY
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From creamy cashew to silky butternut squash, the 3rd Annual Lehigh Valley Vegan s’Mac Down will feature a variety of vegan mac and cheeze recipes from restaurants throughout the region. After sampling each delectable dish, attendees will vote for their favorites. The s’Mac Down Champion will be awarded with a custom-blown trophy from the ArtsQuest Glass Studio at the Banana Factory. VIP Access tickets, which are available in limited quantities, include early entrance to the event for the first chance to taste the macs and meet the chefs. General admission sessions are 1-2:30pm and 4:30-6pm. Tickets are available at steelstacks.org.
CAT COUNTRY JINGLE JAM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 | 7:30PM STATE THEATRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 453 NORTHAMPTON ST | EASTON Cat Country 96 presents the 2019 Jingle Jam at the historic State Theatre. It’s an intimate evening of acoustic music with some of Nashville’s hottest stars! A once in a lifetime evening “guitar pull” with Rodney Atkins, Filmore, Tenille Townes, Adam Hambrick, and more. All artists will be onstage at the same time sharing stories and songs.
THE GREAT ALLENTOWN COMIC CON! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23– SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 MERCHANTS SQUARE MALL 1901 S 12TH ST | ALLENTOWN The Great Allentown Comic Con! is dedicated to producing celebrations of comics and popular culture by providing unique access to talented artists and a family-friendly experience for fans. Whether you’re into Doctor Who, Star Wars, Superman, building your own custom cosplay costume, or learning how to draw anime, we have something for everyone! The show motto “Get UR Geek On!” represents the diverse and unique nature of fans – be they fans of comics, movies, TV, anime, gaming, cosplay or more. Visit allentowncomiccon.com to purchase tickets and for more information.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 9AM NAZARETH YMCA | 33 S MAIN ST | NAZARETH Before your Thanksgiving feast, the Greater Valley YMCA will hold the Pumpkin Pie 5K Run and Scenic Walk! Finisher medal rewarded to all participants. Packet pick-up begins at 7:30am, and the race will begin at 9am. Register at runsignup.com.
DRESSED TO THE K-9'S SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 | 6PM-10PM STEEL CLUB | 700 LINDEN AVE | HELLERTOWN Get dressed to impress! Join us at the Steel Club for a fun night featuring Queen of Country and animal advocate Becca Jean, comedian and Author Jimmy Carroll, music by DJ Smithz, and a live auction with over $6000 in items! Proceeds from this event will benefit The Center for Animal Health & Welfare spay/neuter program. Last year we spayed/ neutered 785 of our community's cats and dogs. With your attendance, we can help even more animals in need. Tickets are available on eventbrite.com.
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VISIT WITH CARING SANTA SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 | 8:30AM-10AM LEHIGH VALLEY MALL | 250 LEHIGH VALLEY MALL WHITEHALL In partnership with Autism Speaks, Caring Santa provides a subdued and welcoming environment for children with special needs and their families. The event is free; photo packages vary in price.
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